One Day Post-op...GAINED 12#!

[caglefan69 37]

Sorry about that... I've been so under the weather. Today I actually feel sort of normal. I got my staples out today bc they had to reschedule yesterday. It was so weird! My surgeon told me to basically relax about getting a leak & worry instead about getting proper nutrition' date=' but that staying on clears a little longer wouldn't hurt anything. He does want me transitioning to full liquids by this weekend, though...especially Protein shakes.

He mentioned a couple of interesting things that sort of calmed my nerves. He said that given my history, he was not surprised that it took me so long to wake up, or to fully shake the anesthesia at home. He also said that the pressure I'm feeling when drinking is probably acid & gave me a script for a sublingual ppi. I hope that works.

I haven't seen much of the solid matter yet myself... I figure it's an input/output issue & since not much bulk is going in, I certainly don't expect much to come out. Lol

How are you guys today? [/quote']

So you know how you were talking about the smell and taste that won't gp away? I think its ketosis! A byproduct of fat burning!! I got it today. The smell is actually acetone, yes THAT acetone, that is a metabolite of the cleavage of fat molecules! Cool huh? Okay wellmaybe not so cool but at least an explanation for the chemical like taste and smell. To confirm your body is undergoing ketosis you can get ketostix from the pharmacy that roughly quantifies the ketones in your urine. Sorry. Im a biology major. Sometimes i can't help myself!

Glad you got to see doc and feel better. I felt better today too. Day 6 must be a charmed day.

[Colemon70 87]

That's pretty vool

[Colemon70 87]

*cool

[AmandaRaeLeo 2,145]

I refuse to become fixated on the scale. I waited 2 weeks until my doc appointment to weigh in and was down 27lbs from surgery.

My next doc appt is in 3 weeks. I will weigh in again then.

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

It took me one week to lose my surgery fluids... then the next week I lost 14 pounds so everything averages out. You don't have to "work" at losing the fluids.. it will just happen for some more quickly and for some more slowly.

[TES 858]

Oh gosh! PLEASE do not lift anything! You could risk a leak!! If you don't feel better soon, get checked out at the er. Last night I went because I noticed a tender red lump in my arm. I wanted to rule out dvt and I did. Come to find it is superficial thrombophlebitis. At least i could sleep and the er staff applauded my tenacity. All physical alerts pay attention to. We've come a long way and now more than ever we must be hyper vigilant when it comes to our recovery. Please be careful sweetheart and feel better soon.

The breath smell and nausea are because you are in ketosis--which means your body is burning fat. You should see a loss on the scale soon.

[mwrarr 244]

I'm actually down 20# since surgery - INCLUDING the Water weight. I asked my surgeon about the smell & he said it's due to the wet wound in my gut about a foot below my mouth. I can accept that answer. I also see how it could be ketosis, bc days when I get more Protein it's a lot worse.

[caglefan69 37]

I'm actually down 20# since surgery - INCLUDING the Water weight. I asked my surgeon about the smell & he said it's due to the wet wound in my gut about a foot below my mouth. I can accept that answer. I also see how it could be ketosis' date=' bc days when I get more Protein it's a lot worse.[/quote']

That's fantastic! Im only down 6 :-( What's your diet?

[caglefan69 37]

Mwrarr!!! Where are you??? Hope all is well.

[mwrarr 244]

I'm here! I'm here!! I just took a mini vacay from VST. life stuff... I'm good. My NUT started me on modified purees Monday. Basically I can have anything that I can blend, except meat, poultry, fish, cauliflower & broccoli, & I can add those next Monday. Except corn. Corn is not allowed. And I can have tuna salad w/o veggies in it, if I blend the fish 1st.

My energy level is terrible, but I have been walking daily. I developed this weird lump of hot pain on my right side yesterday. It feels like an internal bruise but Idk where or how it could've bruised. I'm keeping an eye on it. No return to work date, yet. I guess I should figure it out & get the release note...

How are you???

[caglefan69 37]

Im glad to see you back on vst! Yeah my energy level sucks too. My biggest concern is my calorie intake. On a good day I get 450, but usually its more like 350. Any ideas?